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Fargo is a city in Cass County, North Dakota in the United States. It is the county seat of Cass County. The population was 90,599 at the 2000 census (2006 estimate: 102,254), which makes it the largest city in North Dakota. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, it forms the center of the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Area. The metropolitan area has a population of nearly 180,000 (2006 estimate: 212,893) and encompasses a huge physical area of Cass County in southeastern North Dakota and Clay County in northwestern Minnesota.
The city of Fargo is the crossroads and economic center of a large portion of eastern North Dakota and a small part of western Minnesota. Fargo is a retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and educational hub for the region. Fargo is home to North Dakota State University (NDSU) and Aakers Business College. The local newspaper is The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. The city motto is "Gateway to the West". Fargo was founded in 1871.
Economy
The economy of the Fargo area has historically been dependent on agriculture. That dominance has decreased substantially in recent decades. Now, the city of Fargo has a growing economy based on food processing, manufacturing, technology, retail trade, higher education, and healthcare. The largest non-governmental employers in the city include MeritCare Health System, Alien Technology, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, US Bank, and Microsoft. North Dakota State University is the largest public sector employer in the city.
Culture
Fargo offers a wider variety of cultural opportunities than some other cities with 90,000 people, due to the presence of three universities in the metropolitan area. Most theatre and events are either promoted or produced by the universities.
The Plains Art Museum is the largest museum of art in the state. It is located in downtown Fargo and features regional and national exhibits. It also houses a large permanent collection of art. The Fargo Theatre is a restored 1937 Art Deco movie house that features first-run movies, film festivals, and other community events. The Fargodome routinely host concerts, Broadway musicals, dance performances, sporting events, as well as fairs and other gatherings.
During the 2006 – 2007 season, the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra will celebrate its 75th year of existence. The Orchestra is made of local players with regional and national guests. Since 2002, Maestro Bernard Rubenstein has conducted the group. The Fargo-Moorhead Opera Company, founded in 1968, presents several productions each year. The Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre (FMCT) also offers lively plays and musicals. Trollwood Performing Arts School Program, an award-winning youth arts program, offers a yearly summer musical, as well as other student-performed theatrical productions.
Sorry, no tips were foundThe city of Fargo is the crossroads and economic center of a large portion of eastern North Dakota and a small part of western Minnesota. Fargo is a retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and educational hub for the region. Fargo is home to North Dakota State University (NDSU) and Aakers Business College. The local newspaper is The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. The city motto is "Gateway to the West". Fargo was founded in 1871.
Economy
The economy of the Fargo area has historically been dependent on agriculture. That dominance has decreased substantially in recent decades. Now, the city of Fargo has a growing economy based on food processing, manufacturing, technology, retail trade, higher education, and healthcare. The largest non-governmental employers in the city include MeritCare Health System, Alien Technology, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, US Bank, and Microsoft. North Dakota State University is the largest public sector employer in the city.
Culture
Fargo offers a wider variety of cultural opportunities than some other cities with 90,000 people, due to the presence of three universities in the metropolitan area. Most theatre and events are either promoted or produced by the universities.
The Plains Art Museum is the largest museum of art in the state. It is located in downtown Fargo and features regional and national exhibits. It also houses a large permanent collection of art. The Fargo Theatre is a restored 1937 Art Deco movie house that features first-run movies, film festivals, and other community events. The Fargodome routinely host concerts, Broadway musicals, dance performances, sporting events, as well as fairs and other gatherings.
During the 2006 – 2007 season, the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra will celebrate its 75th year of existence. The Orchestra is made of local players with regional and national guests. Since 2002, Maestro Bernard Rubenstein has conducted the group. The Fargo-Moorhead Opera Company, founded in 1968, presents several productions each year. The Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre (FMCT) also offers lively plays and musicals. Trollwood Performing Arts School Program, an award-winning youth arts program, offers a yearly summer musical, as well as other student-performed theatrical productions.
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